Pura vida! Aitana and Shawn Mendes both spotted in Costa Rica

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The Oscars nominations might not have given everything the people wanted, but diversity in the acting categories had several high points to celebrate. Lily Gladstone made history as the first Native American nominated for best actress, for her towering role as Mollie Burkhart in the crime thriller “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Colman Domingo became the first Afro Latino nominated in best actor for his powerhouse performance in the civil rights drama “Rustin.” He’s joined by fellow Black nominee Jeffrey Wright for “American Fiction.” This is only the second time in Oscar history where more than one Black actor, who wasn’t either Will Smith or Denzel Washington, was nominated for the leading prize.

Anna Marie de la Fuente A bio-series about iconic ranchera singer Chavela Vargas starring “La Reina del Sur” lead Kate del Castillo is in the works. Colombia’s Caracol Televisión and indie Miracol Media are co-producing “Chavela,” which will trace the tumultuous life and career of the legendary singer.

If you’re feeling in a bit of a style rut or just need some extra fashion inspiration to get you through the cold January slog there’s no one better to turn to than celebs, especially when they’re known for their love of high street and mid-price pieces. Finding an item that’s not only celeb-approved but also comes with an affordable price tag is the holy grail of fashion, and it seems there’s one premium retailer who seems to keep coming out on top – Karen Millen.

Love Island: All Stars fans have asked 'is there any point?' as they spotted a problem with the new spin-off series. It was back to the villa on Monday night (January 15) as some very familiar faces headed to South Africa - where the winter series is usually filmed - for a second shot at love.

Silent Witness star David Caves has returned to his beloved role as Jack Hodgson in the new series of the BBC crime drama. The series, which was first aired in 1996, follows a group of forensic scientists as they investigate ghastly crimes in a bid to catch those responsible. David, 44, has played the leading role of Jack since 2013 and in that time viewers have been invested in his romance with colleague Dr Nikki Alexander, played by Emilia Fox.

Emily Longeretta After the stress of last year’s double Hollywood strikes and between overlapping awards shows, treat yourself to a getaway. With the Golden Globes, Critics Choice and delayed Emmys all in January, followed by the SAG Awards in February and Oscars in March — not to mention the return of hundreds of scripted television shows — there’s no better time to jet set. If you’re located in New York City or Los Angeles, you don’t have to go very far — or break the bank — to disconnect.

As he frolicked in the snow, Mendes was wearing nothing more than black underwear. His bare chest and toned abs were on full display. Initially, the cold didn’t seem to bother him.you can take the boy outta Canada pic.twitter.com/oxZLr8rzad— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) January 7, 2024In a second video, Mendes appears to take his time outside in the freezing temperatures.

Russell Brand told locals in Kippen where he spent New Year that he wants to buy a holiday home next to them.

Prince Andrew has been spotted leaving his home as the pressure continues to grow on him as the unsealing of hundreds of pages of court documents connected to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal continues.

A woman has recalled the heartbreaking moment she discovered her sister and brother were no longer breathing after falling asleep at her flat.

Love Island is inviting back some of its most memorable contestants for its new All Stars spin-off, giving the seasoned singles another chance to turn heads, crack on and find romance around the show’s iconic firepit. Over the next few weeks, host Maya Jama will be welcoming the dating show’s biggest names into Love Island’s South African villa - with series three’s Georgia Harrison, series five’s Chris Taylor and 2021 star Kaz Kamwi among those hoping to couple up once again.

Pink and Carey Hart are celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary together — which nearly didn’t happen.The musician, 44, hinted that the couple had a rough year in an Instagram post on Sunday.“Love is a lifetime of coming back to the table. We almost didn’t make it to this one, well a couple of them, if I’m being honest. When I met you, 22 years ago, I just wanted someone that wouldn’t lie to me,” she captioned a sweet throwback photo of the pair.“I didn’t have a clue about commitment, building a life together, intimacy, trust.

Former Love Island star Georgia Harrison has been spotted in South Africa ahead of the launch of Love Island All Stars.The spin-off show kicks off on Monday, 15 January, with a host of former Love Island stars entering a villa for a second chance at love. Georgia, 29, appeared on Love Island in 2017, and her now being in South Africa suggests that she's set to be on Love Island All Stars.

Emily Longeretta It’s official! “The Golden Bachelor” couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist are married. The pair, who got engaged on the November finale, tied the knot on Thursday evening at La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, Calif. The wedding, officiated by contestant Susan Noles, aired live on ABC.

Shawn Mendes is looking back at the past year of his life in a new post after the New Year.

It wouldn't be New Year's Eve without Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny on BBC Two. The show, which has aired for the past 30 years, has become a time-honoured tradition for many people as part of their end-of-year celebrations.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Mbongeni Ngema, a distinguished South African musician and creator of the musical “Sarafina!,” died on Wednesday in a car accident. He was 68. “Ngema was killed in a head-on car accident while returning from a funeral he was attending in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape this evening,” his family said in a statement to the Associated Press.

The eagerly-anticipated second series of The Traitors begins on BBC One on January 3, with 22 contestants battling it out at a Scottish castle in the psychological game show that gripped viewers last year.

side to side with her beau. The two-time Grammy Award winner was seen making a rare public appearance in New York City with her boyfriend, Broadway “Spamalot” star Ethan Slater, 31.

The royal family marked Christmas Day by attending the traditional festive church service on the King’s Sandringham estate.